50+ parties. One election. Zero confusion.
VOTA cuts through the noise — unbiased breakdowns of what parties say, what they actually do, and who to follow to stay sharp.
Deep breakdowns of every registered party — ideology, key policies, track record, funding, and the things they’ve actually said.
UnbiasedWhat parties promised versus what they delivered. Manifesto commitments tracked against parliamentary and delivery records.
Fact-CheckedPick any two parties and compare them across economy, housing, education, healthcare, safety and more.
InteractiveCurated analysts, journalists, and commentators who make politics understandable — across all platforms.
CuratedTrack ward councillors, metro performance, and local candidates. Your local vote matters more than you think.
Local FocusAnswer a few questions on the issues you care about. We’ll show you which parties most closely align with your values.
PersonalisedNo spin. No party lines. Clear, accessible political updates in your inbox.
Every registered party — ideology, policies, leaders, and record.
Select any two parties and see how they differ on the issues that matter most.
What parties promised versus what they actually did. The receipts don’t lie.
Everything you need to know — from registering to what happens on election day. In plain language.
Analysts, journalists, and commentators vetted for credibility and clarity — across all platforms.
2024 General Election. First since 1994 where ANC fell below 50%.
Of 27.6 million registered voters. Lowest turnout since 1994.
Registered parties contested. Fraction won NA seats.
Government of National Unity formed. ANC, DA, IFP and others.
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Date to be confirmed by IEC. Registration is ongoing.
8 metros, 44 district, 205 local municipalities.
Individual ward councillor seats contested.
ANC lost majority in Joburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni.
Your water supply, electricity, road maintenance, refuse collection, housing approvals — all controlled at the municipal level. Many South Africans experience the consequences of local governance far more directly than national policy. Your local vote is often the most powerful one you cast.
Proportional Representation nationally. Mixed system locally.
Need more than half of all seats to govern alone.
National: 2 ballots. Municipal: up to 3 ballots.
Independent Electoral Commission. Constitutionally independent.
Answer 8 questions. We’ll show which parties align with what you care about. No data stored without consent.
We built VOTA because every South African deserves to make an informed vote — regardless of education level, political background, or how much time they have to research.
Politics shouldn’t require a degree to understand. Manifestos shouldn’t need a lawyer to decode. And the gap between what parties promise and what they deliver shouldn’t be a secret.
VOTA is strictly non-partisan. We apply the same scrutiny to every party. We have no affiliation, accept no political advertising, and our methodology is publicly available.
Identical criteria applied to every party. No favourites, no enemies.
Every claim links to an original source — manifestos, Hansard, auditor reports.
Written for a 16-year-old, useful for a professor. Accessible without being patronising.
We cover municipalities and wards, not just national parliament.
Party scores on Economy, Delivery, and Transparency are calculated from: Auditor-General reports, parliamentary attendance records, manifesto tracking databases, StatsSA service delivery surveys, and IEC financial disclosure reports. Scores are reviewed and updated annually.
Weekly political updates. No spin.